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Property Description
This stunning well maintained custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home is filled with natural light, featuring angled ceilings and multiple skylights throughout. The inviting interior showcases hardwood floors and a bright white kitchen with granite countertops, a separate breakfast room, and easy access to a spacious deck overlooking a thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. The lovely primary suite includes a private balcony, two closets, and an en-suite bath with heated floors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable den, and a first-floor bedroom-perfect for in-laws, visitors, or home office use. The Partially finished lower level provides additional living space and convenient storage, while the attached 2 car garage makes carrying in groceries easy. Ideally situated near parks, shops, restaurants, and the train, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1071 Mt Vernon Ave
General
- Sold For: $874,500
- Taxes: $13,211 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12575840
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Old Elm, west of Ridge to Mount Vernon, north to home.
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,532
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1985
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3139
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 101 x 134 x 101 x 134
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $13,211
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 16081040050000
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Schools
Schools serving 1071 Mt Vernon Ave
School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 475 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 1.2 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 3.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1071 Mt Vernon Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Sold
$874,500
-2.4%
MLS
3/05/2026
Listed
$896,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1071 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12575840) is a Single Family property that was sold at $874,500 on April 15, 2026. This property was listed by Bill Dewar from our Lake Forest Office.Want to learn more about 1071 Mount Vernon Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


